Arthur Papas2026Arthur Papas2025
Akio Kogiku2024Akio Kogiku2023Akio Kogiku2023Akio Kogiku2022Akio Kogiku2022Akio Kogiku2021
Levir Culpi2021
Yoon Jong-Hwan2018Yoon Jong-Hwan2017Yoon Jong-Hwan2017
Paulo Autuori2015
Marco Pezzaiuoli2014
Ranko Popovic2014Levir Culpi2013Levir Culpi2013Levir Culpi2012Cerezo Osaka is a professional football club based in Ōsaka (Osaka), Japan. Currently competing in J. League, they play their home matches at the iconic Yodoko Sakura Stadium. The team has built a formidable reputation both domestically and in continental competitions. Follow Cerezo Osaka on FotLive for real-time scores, team stats, and transfer news.
During the current campaign, Shunta Tanaka has emerged as the standout performer for Cerezo Osaka, delivering consistently excellent displays that have earned him a team-high 7.31 rating. He is flanked in influence by Nelson Ishiwatari and Masaya Shibayama, who have also impressed with seasonal ratings of 7.12 and 7.11 respectively.
Providing the cutting edge in attack, Kenyu Sugimoto has been the primary source of goals for Cerezo Osaka, leading the team's scoring charts with 14 goals so far this season, supported by key playmaker Masaya Shibayama who registered 5 assists.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | +6 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | +7 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | +3 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | +8 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | +4 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | -2 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | -7 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | -10 | 21 |
The active squad for Cerezo Osaka consists of the following player roster classified by positions:
Goalkeepers: Jin-Hyeon Kim (South Korea), Koki Fukui (Japan), Kosuke Nakamura (Japan)
Defenders: Ayumu Ohata (Japan), Chimezie Ezemuokwe (Japan), Dion Cools (Malaysia), Hayato Okuda (Japan), Hayato Tanaka (Japan), Kyohei Noborizato (Japan), Kyohei Yoshino (Japan), Rikito Inoue (Japan)
Midfielders: Adriano, Ariajasuru Hasegawa, Arthur Papas (Australia), Bruno Mendes, Bruno Meneghel, Cacau, Edno, Eiji Kubo (Japan), Fabio Lopes, Hinata Kida (Japan), Kakeru Funaki, Kazuya Yamamura, Keiji Tamada, Kengo Furuyama, Ken Isibor (Japan), Kenyu Sugimoto, Kosei Okazawa, Kota Fujimoto, Kunimitsu Sekiguchi, Magno Cruz, Masaya Shibayama (Japan), Matej Jonjic, Motohiko Nakajima (Japan), Naoyuki Fujita, Nelson Ishiwatari (Japan), Noriyuki Sakemoto
Forwards: Kusini Yengi (Australia), Lucas Fernandes (Brazil), Reiya Sakata (Japan)
In recent transfer activity, Cerezo Osaka has brought in new signings including Kusini Yengi (from Aberdeen) and Ayumu Ohata (from OH Leuven). On the other hand, players departing the club include Vitor Bueno (to Remo) and Sota Kitano (to Salzburg).
Arthur Papas is the current head coach of Cerezo Osaka. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 45% win rate across 56 matches, averaging 1.52 points per game. Previously, Akio Kogiku managed the club for 6 seasons, recording 51 wins from 131 matches (a 39% win rate).
Cerezo Osaka hosts their home matches at the historic Yodoko Sakura Stadium located in Ōsaka (Osaka). The stadium has a total seating capacity of 37,994 spectators, generating a vibrant home atmosphere during matchdays.
FotLive provides comprehensive coverage of Cerezo Osaka, including match schedules, highlights, live statistics, and breaking transfer news. Follow Cerezo Osaka to receive instant notifications for matches, goals, and key events.
